Fragrance comparison

First vs Gucci No 3 Parfum

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 1 Nov 2026 3,558 ratings analysed

4 wins

First

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.983,483 votes

Rank #934 FloralGreen

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31%scent match

Clearly different

Gucci No 3 Parfum

Gucci

4.2975 votes

Rank #15,523 EarthyGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First takes 4 of 8 categories.

First
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gucci No 3 Parfum
Choose it for a earthy and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

First4/8

Gucci No 3 Parfum3/8

Ratings & consensus: Gucci No 3 Parfum
Community sentiment: Gucci No 3 Parfum
Longevity: First
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: First
Versatility: Gucci No 3 Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): First
Fragranxe ranking: First

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

FirstVan Cleef & Arpels

Gucci No 3 ParfumGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

4.29/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 52%Had 23%Want 25%

Category winnerGucci No 3 ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

3,483 votes

49%Love

36%Like

9%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

75 votes

Category winnerGucci No 3 ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityFirst

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value43

Category winnerFirstBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

fresh61%

earthy100%

green92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both green and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-30 mins

AldehydesBergamotBlack CurrantPeachMandarin OrangeRaspberry

Heart3-4 hrs

NarcissusHiacynthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootTuberose

Base6-8+ hrs

CivetOakmossHoneyAmberMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka Bean

Notes

OakmossVetiverOrris RootNarcissusAldehydesLeatherTuberoseGreen LeavesCorianderPatchouliRoseAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerFirstLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day100

Night85

Spring65

Summer29

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night81

Category winnerGucci No 3 ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

Men5

Unisex21

Women74

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#934

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#15,523

PerfumerFirmenich

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerFirstHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

First by Van Cleef & Arpels opens with a brisk, effervescent burst of aldehydes, tart bergamot, and ripe black currant that immediately calls to mind crisp, high-end French milled soap. As the initial sparkle settles, the scent unfolds into an abundant floral heart packed with spring narcissus, dewy green hyacinth, an…

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Gucci No 3 Parfum is a traditional chypre floral perfume built around earthy, mossy, and green accords. It opens with an unmistakable burst of crisp aldehydes, bitter bergamot, and coriander, creating a sharp, soapy freshness. As the opening settles, the heart reveals green leaves, rose, tuberose, narcissus, and jasmi…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, First or Gucci No 3 Parfum?

First takes 4 of 8 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; Gucci No 3 Parfum is rated 4.29/5 from 75 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gucci No 3 Parfum for a earthy and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, First or Gucci No 3 Parfum?

They last about the same: First 72/100, Gucci No 3 Parfum 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, First or Gucci No 3 Parfum?

Projection is very close: First 64/100, Gucci No 3 Parfum 64/100 for sillage.

Do First and Gucci No 3 Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and white floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Narcissus, Orris Root and Tuberose.

Is First or Gucci No 3 Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gucci No 3 Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, First is the stronger pick. First suits daytime wear; Gucci No 3 Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First and Gucci No 3 Parfum?

First has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Black Currant and Peach, heart notes of Narcissus, Hiacynth, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Civet, Oakmoss, Honey and Amber. Gucci No 3 Parfum features Oakmoss, Vetiver, Orris Root, Narcissus and Aldehydes.